Title: Class poem from the Polytechnic High School yearbookAuthor : Juanita TichenorDate Created: 1910Abstract: This poem was first published in a 62-page yearbook for the Polytechnic High School in Maryville, Tennessee. It is an ode to the senior class in which members of the class are praised and remembered. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Blount County Historical CollectionContributing Institution: Blount County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003216add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: I Have No Sister NowLyricist : M.F.H. SmithComposer : M.F.H. Smith Date Created: 1859 - 1866Abstract: This single sheet of music was published in the Waverley Magazine and Literary Repository. On the reverse side are various articles and advertisements. There is no publication date listed. However, the date of 1864 is inferred from the range of publication dates in the bound volume of sheet music with which it is included. The volume once belonged to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music VolumesContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002674add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Ticket for The Jubilee Singers, A Private Service of Sacred Song in the Free Church, DunoonAssociated name : Jubliee Singers of Fisk UniversityCreator : McMorran, Robert ; Thomson, R. W. ; Johnston, John C.Date Created: 1873-08-21Abstract: 1 tif. A ticket for a concert of the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Scotland. The ticket lists the group as "Ex-Slave students of Fisk University, Tennessee, " and later states that there are eight emancipated slaves in the group. The ticket also speaks to the Jubilee Singers` international performances. In large print it touts a "private service of Sacred Song" to be performed in the Free Church of Dunoon on August 21, 1873. Robert M`Morran, R.W. Thompson, and John C. Johnston, all associated with a church, are named at the bottom. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Fisk Jubilee SingersContributing Institution: Fisk University - Franklin Library, Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003285add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Program of art exhibitAttributed name : Centenary College (Cleveland, TN)Attributed name : Miss Effie BoringDate Created: 1893-06-03Abstract: This program, entitled "Art Levee" lists the exhibits displayed at an art show in 1893 by the Centenary Female College in Cleveland, Tennessee. Centenary offered an exceptional education to female students in the late 19th and early 20th century in a six-year program.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch CollectionContributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive (Cleveland State Community College)URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001591add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Grand Funeral Procession in Memory of Gen. JacksonArtist : Nathaniel Currier, 1813-1888Associated name : Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845Date Created: 1845-06-24Abstract: A hand colored lithograph that represents the funeral procession held in New York City on June 24, 1845 in memory of Andrew Jackson. In the foreground, a wagon carries a gold urn inscribed with the names of Washington, La Fayette, Harrison, and Jackson. An eagle is purchased on the wagon clutching a ribbon inscribed "Jackson" in his beak. Four white horses are pulling the wagon. The horses, wagon, and urn are all draped in black. Behind the wagon is a white riderless horse with a saddle and saddle blanket.. The horses are attented by three men wearing turbans, blue vests, and sashes. In the background there is a parade of soldiers wearing red, white, and blue uniforms, led by a mounted officer and a military band. Behind the soldiers an iron fence is visible that leads to a gate with two large stone gate posts. Crowds of people line the other side of the fence and gate watching the procession. A horse drawn carriage is also visible in the crowd. In the crowd, eight black draped banners represent various organizations. Three banners are legible and the represent the I.O.O.F., NY Fire Department, and the 2nd Division. A large two story Greek Revival building is visible in the right background, with all of its windows and porticoes lined with people. An American flag flies from the roof of the building. In the left hand background two trees are visible. Underneath the print is the following inscription in large bold black letters: GRAND FUNERAL PROCESSION IN MEMORY OF GEN. JACKSON as it started from the City Hall New York June 24th, 1845. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: The Hermitage Historic CollectionContributing Institution: The HermitageURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000359add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee to C.M. McGhee in New York CityAuthor : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Recipient : McClung Charles McGhee, 1828-1907Date Created: 1887-05-05Abstract: O.P. Temple, as recently elected President of the local library, asks McClung to contribute financial support for the institution, stating that the "library itself is sadly out of harmony with its beautiful surroundings" and that without an increase in income they will not be able "to make the library what it ought to be." He notes that McClung, due to his great personal wealth, is in a position "to complete the noble and grand memorial you have so generously and honorably begun."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002497add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Battle of CorinthAuthor : Quinnie ArmourDate Created: 1899-01Abstract: This is a book about the history of the Battle of Corinth written by Quinnie Armour, a resident and historian of Bolivar, in Hardeman County, Tennessee. This account is unique because Mr. Armour interviewed soldiers who had fought in the battle. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: HistoryContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003350add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: R.H. Ramsey in Loudon, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : R. H. RamseyAssociated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1880-05-03Abstract: Invitation to deliver the literary address at the close of Loudon College.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002449add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Tennessee Gentleman, Andrew JacksonArtist : Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl, 1785-1838Associated name : Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845Date Created: 1830Abstract: "Tennessee Gentleman". Full-length portrait of Andrew Jackson. Wearing a black suit and a straw top hat on head with wide black band. Standing, weight on right foot, left knee slightly bent, right elbow bent, cane in right hand. Background of brownish green trees near left with horses on the right; blue sky flecked with clouds center and right. The Hermitage is pink in the background. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: The Hermitage Historic CollectionContributing Institution: The HermitageURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000358add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Sherman's March to the SeaLyricist : S.H.M. Byers, 1838-1933Date Created: 1882Abstract: On the front cover is a picture of Sherman, slaves greeting Union troops, Sherman in battle, and soldiers tearing up railroad tracks. This song was written and composed by two Union lieutenants while they were imprisoned in Columbia, SC during the civil war Original copyright was 1865 . The back page is an ad for other songs and has an 1889 copyright, indicating that this was actually published in 1889 or later. Additional publishers are listed on the bottom of the front cover.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music CollectionContributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002601add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Central Star, February 1930Publisher : Students of Dickson County HIgh SchoolDate Created: 1930-02Abstract: This is a student paper published by the students of Dickson Central High School, called the Central Star. Included are two distinct essays. "In 1950" is a projection into the future, in which the author believes there will be robots, flying cars and boats, instantaneous mail delivery, etc. "On poverty" is an essay which discusses the nature of poverty, and suggests that wealth can mean different things to different people depending on their circumstances. Pages include advertisements at bottom. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Central Star folderContributing Institution: Dickson County Public Library and Life Long Learning CenterURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003379add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Thos. W. Humes in Knoxville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAttributed name : Thomas W. Humes, 1815-1892Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1879-04-16Abstract: Humes is sending a set of East Tennessee Relief Association reports to Temple for inclusion in the City Public Library. He does not want to be known as the donor and stipulates the condition that the reports be bound in one volume and placed in the Everett alcove. The bound volume is not to be removed or borrowed by any person because of "its rarity."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002438add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Samuel BissingerArtist; Printer : unknownDate Created: 1870 - 1897Abstract: An image of Samuel Bissinger is included in the collection's 461 photographs of well-known Chattanooga and Hamilton county citizens from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Samuel Bissinger died in 1897.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Chattanooga Times Portrait CollectionContributing Institution: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001781add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Farewell to Yankee DoodleAuthor : unknownDate Created: 1861 - 1865Abstract: This is a clipping from a newspaper that is adhered to the back of a piece of sheet music bound in a volume that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident. This clipping is a poem entitled "Farewell to Yankee Doodle," which is a derogatory account of the North and its reasons for the Civil War as well as a call to the South for independence. The newspaper publisher is unknown, as is the year of publication. However, since this poem's content reflects the Southern attitudes regarding the issues of the Civil War, the creation date and publication dates are inferred from the range of 1861-1865. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music VolumesContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001511add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Lebanon to Be Headquarters for ManeuversAuthor : unknownDate Created: 1942-07-29Abstract: This is a newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper (likely a tennessee paper) tells about Lebanon, TN to be the headquarters for military maneuvers. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: World War II and Tennessee Maneuvers CollectionContributing Institution: Cumberland University - Stockton Archives at the Vise LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003391add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Nelson Rogers House SketchCreator : unknownDate Created: 1862-05-12Abstract: A pencil sketch of Nelson Rogers` house in Farmington, Tennessee dated May 12, 1862. In the upper right corner is written "In the days when we went Gipsiying." The verso side contains a part of a 19th century song.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Nelson Rogers House Sketch, 1862 May 12Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001524add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: James E. Pippin, World War II soldier from Jackson County, TennesseePhotographer : unknownDate Created: 1942 - 1945Abstract: James E. Pippin was a World War II soldier from Jackson County, Tennessee.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Photograph CollectionContributing Institution: Jackson County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002166add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Major Thomas "Tommy" Tucker, C.S.A.Photographer : unknownAssociated name : Thomas TuckerDate Created: 1861Abstract: Major Thomas "Tommy" Tucker, C.S.A. Jenny became engaged to 2nd Lieutenant Tucker while visiting her father and the 3rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment in Bowling Green in 1861. Lieutenant Tucker defeated Nathaniel Cheairs in the election for major of the 3rd Tennessee Infantry when the unit reorganized in 1862. He was killed at the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, December 31, 1862.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Cheairs Family CollectionContributing Institution: Rippavilla PlantationURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000383add to bookbag | view long format in new window